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Home » Kansai

Kansai

Kansai is Japan’s cultural and historic capital, covering the prefectures of Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Himeji, Kobe, and more. Learn more about the region and our travel guides on things to do and places to eat!

Top Destinations in Kansai

Osaka Castle in the spring

Ultimate Osaka Travel Guide 大阪

Fushimi Inari Shrine's tori gates

The Ultimate Guide to Kyoto – East Side

Kinkaku-ji The Golden Pavilion in front of a pond

The Ultimate Guide to Kyoto: West Side and Central Kyoto

Universal Studios Japan Guide

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Giant Buddha statue surrounded by cherry blossoms

Nara Cherry Blossoms – 9 Best Spots

Arima River running through Arima Onsen Town

Explore Arima Onsen: One of Japan’s Three Famous Hot Springs

Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle: A Guide To Japan’s Most Famous Castle

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Discover the Best Places to Eat in Kyoto

Kinkaku-ji The Golden Pavilion in front of a pond

The Ultimate Guide to Kyoto: West Side and Central Kyoto

Fushimi Inari Shrine's tori gates

The Ultimate Guide to Kyoto – East Side

Osaka Castle in the spring

Ultimate Osaka Travel Guide 大阪

Gundam Square Wonder Moments by Takahiro Matsuo NIFREL - Osaka Guide: Expocity | www.justonecookbook.com

Osaka Guide: Expocity

Universal Studios Japan Guide

Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel - Osaka Guide: Tempozan Harbor Village | www.justonecookbook.com

Osaka Guide: Tempozan Harbor Village

Hankyu at night - Osaka Guide: Umeda | www.justonecookbook.com

Osaka Guide: Umeda

Osaka Castle - Osaka Guide: Osaka Castle| www.justonecookbook.com

Osaka Guide: Osaka Castle

Peace on Earth by Seitaro Kuroda on a building wall - Osaka Guide: Amerikamura & Shinsaibashi Shopping Street | www.justonecookbook.com

Osaka Guide: Amerikamura & Shinsaibashi Shopping Street

seafood vendor in Kuromon Ichiba Market - Osaka Guide: Kuromon Ichiba Market and Kitchenware Street | www.justonecookbook.com

Osaka Guide: Kuromon Ichiba Market and Sennichimae Kitchenware Street

Glico running man sign at Dotonbori - Osaka Guide: Dotonbori and Namba | www.justonecookbook.com

Osaka Guide: Dotonbori and Namba

Tsutenkaku Tower - Osaka Guide: Tsutenkaku and Shinsekai District | www.justonecookbook.com

Osaka Guide: Tsutenkaku and Shinsekai District

children in front of deer in Nara Park - Nara Guide: Things to do in Nara | www.justonecookbook.com

Nara Travel: Things to do in Nara

Five-storied pagoda - Nara Guide: Kofukuji | www.justonecookbook.com

Nara Guide: Historical Nara Temples and Shrine

children in front of Todaiji - Nara Guide: Todaiji | www.justonecookbook.com Nandaimon Great South Gate - Nara Guide: Todaiji | www.justonecookbook.com

Nara Guide: Todaiji

center courtyard - Nara Guide: Kasuga-taisha | www.justonecookbook.com

Nara Guide: Kasuga Taisha (Kasuga Grand Shrine )

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